Tag Archives: liberty

Texas -190 years old

Posted on 2026-03-02 by TPOL Nathan

Just a quick note: the Republic of Texas (well, its modern reincarnation as the 2nd State of Texas) celebrates 190 years today, 02 March 2026. In 1836, Texas pushed against all the odds and declared its independence, after years of … Continue reading →

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Legacy – a few thoughts about Ronald Reagan

Posted on 2026-02-27 by TPOL Nathan

It is sometimes a bit of a shock to us here at TPOL to realize it’s been more than 38 years since Reagan left office, and 46 years: almost half a century! since he took office. The man was born … Continue reading →

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Libertarian philosophy and New Testament christianity

Posted on 2026-02-08 by TPOL Nathan

A friend recently shared this dialogue with us here at TPOL: We’ve encountered this attitude for decades, as followers of the Messiah (Jesus the Christ). And not just from “secular people:” people in denominations sometimes have a similar attitude. But … Continue reading →

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The “sin” of colonialism and language (2)

Posted on 2026-01-21 by TPOL Nathan

As discussed in part 1, in modern Euro-American societies (and in the Communist world), colonialism is as great a sin as racism, white supremacy, and misgendering people. Past and present. Maybe worse than some of these. As with racism and … Continue reading →

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Proclaim liberty…

Posted on 2026-01-16 by TPOL Nathan

Leviticus 25:10 tells the people of ancient Israel: “You are to consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim freedom in the land for all its inhabitants.” (HCSB) The ESV translates this as “And you shall consecrate the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants.” The Hebrew word translated as … Continue reading →

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Put not your trust in princes…

Posted on 2026-01-13 by TPOL Nathan

The following message was posted on Monday, 12 January 2026 at about 0600 Mountain Time. This commentary follows up on yesterday’s. Iran and the people of the nation are in our prayers and we seek ways to encourage them. Rezi … Continue reading →

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Peace on earth, goodwill towards all

Posted on 2025-12-25 by TPOL Nathan

All of us at The Price of Liberty send greetings and love to our readers and correspondents today. We hope that you have and continue to have a joyful time, that you are encouraged as we near the end of … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Posted on 2025-11-26 by TPOL Nathan

By the time this is published online, we here at The Price of Liberty assume that you’ve already celebrated the day. Hopefully with family and close friends and neighbors, and hopefully without too much stuffing of yourselves with food and … Continue reading →

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Is it possible to restore liberty and freedom?

Posted on 2025-10-30 by TPOL Nathan

Consider these quotes: “But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.” – John Adams  “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our … Continue reading →

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Starting week #5 – some humor, perhaps?

Posted on 2025-10-29 by TPOL Nathan

(A BAKER’S DOZEN (TM)) Now we have survived – even thrived! – for four weeks with only “minimum essential” government. How much farther can we go? When will we really see what it is like to have the FedGov really … Continue reading →

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